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Tryk Family History

Tryk Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Bryk, Turk, Rye, Turek, Troy, Tack, Rak, Trow, Toye, Turck

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Where is the Tryk family from?

You can see how Tryk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tryk family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Tryk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Tryk family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tryk's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Tryk families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tryk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tryk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Foreman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tryk. 50% of Tryk men worked as a Foreman.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Foreman
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Tryk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Tryk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tryk census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 57 immigration records available for the last name Tryk. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 46 military records available for the last name Tryk. For the veterans among your Tryk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tryk lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Tryk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Tryk in 1964 was 71, and 72 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tryk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tryk ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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